PRN Wellness Registered Nurse (weekdays only 8:00am-4:00pm)

Longhorn-Village-; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Longhorn Village is hiring an experienced Wellness Nurse to provide direct nursing care 24/7 and supervise Elite Services Aides in a residential senior community in Austin, TX. The role includes administering medications, performing treatments, and documenting care with physician oversight.

The ideal candidate holds an active TX RN license, demonstrates excellent customer service, and can work independently with flexibility and integrity.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license required (TX).
• Excellent communication and courteous demeanor.
• Ability to work independently with integrity and flexibility.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Physical ability to push 200 lbs for 200 ft as needed.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency resident calls within the community.
• Assess and provide medical services under resident physician guidance.
• Administer medications, perform treatments, and complete documentation.
• Review physicians’ reports for admissions and ensure proper placement.
• Document all services and communications with physicians, families, and staff.
• Uphold hospitality values and core standards of quality, respect, service and integrity.

Skills

Customer service

Geriatric care

Communication

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Nurse license (TX)

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Longhorn Village - Austin, TX 78732

Education Level: Licensed

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Health Care

Who We Are:

Voted Best of the Best Austin, Longhorn Village is a Texas born and bred not-for-profit retirement community that guarantees independent living for our residents, plus a full continuum of on-site care that includes assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation. If you love providing exceptional customer service and are interested in serving the needs of a growing community of active-minded senior adults, please consider joining our award-winning team.

Who You Are:

We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse with a strong positive attitude toward customer service. This person will have a genuine interest in geriatric care and be able to motivate while maintaining relationship with staff and residents. The right candidate will always strive to do the best job possible, to be creative and to work towards accomplishing facility goals.

Position Summary:

The Wellness nurse provides direct nursing care to residents in a 24-hour operation and delegates and supervises the care provided by the Elite Services Aides. Administers medications, performs treatments and procedures, obtains specimens as needed, and completes documentation as required.

Accountabilities:

• The Wellness Nurse will respond to any emergency resident calls within the community when in-house.
• Assesses and provides necessary medical services to independent residents during “Nurse Is in Program”. All services provided will be under the direction of the resident’s physician.
• Services may include:
  • Blood Pressure monitoring
  • Weight counseling
  • Blood sugar checks
  • Dressing changes/Treatments
  • Routine injections
  • Medication monitoring
• Review all physicians’ reports on all new candidates for admission to the facility; the nurse may be asked to interview a new candidate to ensure appropriate placement.
• Document all services rendered each day.
• Document all communications with physicians, family members, pharmacists, etc.
• Consistently demonstrates hospitality behavior and the core values of quality, respects, service and integrity.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse with a current State of Texas license.
• Must be able to communicate in courteous, friendly manner.
• Must be capable of functioning independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.
• Must be able to push a minimum of 200 lbs and be able to push such weight a minimum distance of 200 ft.